COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CLS 101 Exploring Ethnobotany
From historic hunting and gathering to present day pharmaceuticals, this course is intended to explore the relationship between plants and people. Students will learn how and why cultures were and are influenced by the use of plants for food, medicine, clothing, shelter, tools and spiritual ceremonies.
CLS 103 Kitchen Medicine
This practical course details the historical and scientific healing powers of common kitchen spices in our diet. Phytochemicals of numerous seasonings are outlined with specific details as to how they enhance our biochemical processes to inhibit obesity and many lethal diseases and slow the aging process.
CLS 106 Fundamentals of Nutrition
The various extensive aspects of the nutritional needs of the human body are introduced in magnificent detail. Dietary building blocks from phytonutrients, macronutrients, micronutrients, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water and fiber are explored. Food additives and their health risks, sweeteners, indoor pollutants, non-toxic alternatives and food labels are defined along with many important topics.
CLS 109 Anatomy and Physiology
This essential course depicts the complex organs, blood vessels, glands, muscles, nerves, cells and systems of the human body with numerous highly detailed color illustrations and information no health minded student should be without. It also defines the basics of how these amazing systems function.
CLS 111 Biology: The Science of Life
Detailed descriptions of the cellular structure of humans, animals and plants are vividly described. The course covers patterns of mutation, inheritance, DNA, RNA and human genome. It also outlines the plant kingdom: soil, fungi, moss, lichen, roots, vascular tissue and seed and seedless plants.
CLS 114 Beneficial Bacteria
The course offers specific explanations of the role of these amazing organisms. Bacteria are individually defined referencing how they optimize health, fight inflammation and reduce the risk of diseases such as IBD, IBS, kidney stones, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autism, yeast infections, eczema and psoriasis.
CLS 116 Elements of Herbalism
An incredible amount of information to address bodily imbalances with the use of popular herbs is taught in this course. It includes the Latin and common names of herbs, plant energy and flavor, parts used and biochemical constituents. This very important course also introduces the concept of yin and yang, cooling and warming and astringency and demulcents through western and Chinese herbs.
CLS 117 Holistic Recipes and Remedies
This warm and useful course shares heartfelt stories honoring our elder herbalists, herbal history and nutritional information about herbs, oils, clays and superfoods leading to recipes and remedies depicting beauty, ailments, energy, relaxation, shampoo and salves.
CLS 119 Food Morals
The course richly defines the politics and planetary ramifications of the standard American eating and growing habits of plants and animals, bringing necessary awareness to what we eat and how it gets to the table. Affecting all of us, learn where your food really comes from and no, it’s not all bad news.
CLS 127 Neurodegenerative Conditions
Nutritional deficiencies that aggravate and precipitate conditions such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases, strokes and seizures are examined in this course. It also explains various microscopic brain changes in normal aging, the blood brain barrier, toxins and important ways to protect an infant’s developing brain.
CLS 138 Nutritional Influences on Health
This valuable lesson provides pragmatic information about the healthiest food choices from all food groups; plant, animal, nut, seed and grain. Students also take a comprehensive look at diet and detoxification and how it influences weight control, minimizes disease and maximizes health and energy.
CLS 141 Essentials for Healthy Digestion
This course establishes the digestive role of hydrochloric acid, the liver, gallbladder, brain, intestines and pancreas and the contributions and functions of beneficial bacteria and digestive enzymes in digestive health biochemistry. Other functional discussions include the nervous system, how enzymes work, inadequate digestion, mineral deficiencies and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs.
CLS 143 Healing with Homeopathy
We will outline origins, influential historical individuals, concepts and science of this medical system. The course defines potency ratios and diluted principles, also assesses specific physical appearances, personality preferences, and constitutional types along with numerous principal and common remedies collectively demonstrating effective treatments through the Law of Similars.
CLS 145 Acupressure Techniques
This superb Chinese medicine course will assist with self-care to alleviate specific ailments through bodily pressure and several basic techniques. The location of major meridians and points are detailed using comprehensive illustrations and descriptions. The course teaches how to relieve everyday aches and pains with the use of pressure, various massages and moxibustion as well as footnotes cautions.
CLS 147 Holistic Healing
In this unique class students will learn soul searching principles for the spiritual connection between the body, mind, soul and universe and explore the deeper meaning, the evolutionary essence of whole body wellness. The course teaches wisdom, an extended depth of holistic health and how to truly listen and interpret symptoms, life’s lessons and energies to find the ultimate cause of chronic imbalances.
CLS 152 Brain and Body Nutrition
A detailed look at the damaging effect food choices have on our brain and body’s health. The course will outline risk factors from commonly consumed foods that may lead to cognitive impairment, leaky gut and glycation as well as offering advice for maintaining and regenerating overall health and neurogenesis.
CLS 202 Neuroanatomy and Physiology
This provoking course defines evolutionary changes and explains the functions of each major area of the brain including the nervous system, brain stem and spinal cord. We will cover key information about how the brain interprets senses, processes information, stores and recalls past events and dreams, and addresses brain disorders of the mentally ill and the aging brain.
CLS 205 Gut/Brain Relationship
Your instructor will detail well researched holistic information illustrating how the body works as a whole fusing the importance of specific dietary and nutritional applications pertaining to several neurological disorders including autism, ADHD, depression, apraxia, Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia.
CLS 207 Environmental Toxins
This vital lesson will provide an in depth look at mercury, fluoride, lead, aluminum, food additives, pesticides and vaccines and their impact on health. The student will study these environmental influences and their impact on neurological conditions, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, and aging and examine how natural methods combat these problems.
CLS 210 Culinary Chemistry
This exciting course first traces an interesting brief history of assorted foods, however, its focus is to examine numerous food compositions under a number of cooking methods and explain scientifically the fascinating structural reactions of food molecules resulting from these various preparations. Students will also identify how naturally occurring phytochemicals in foods establish flavors and textures, the effects of acid and bacteria in specific recipes, harmful microbes and safe food handling practices.
CLS 212 Principles of Aromatherapy
History, along with how and why essential oils work in formulas and their therapeutic applications are extensively presented in this course. This is an excellent course for learning how to use essential oils. We will outline numerous oils for lessening symptoms of a multitude of common ailments and teach how to incorporate them into everyday life for humans and pets.
CLS 221 Therapies for Life’s Stages
Valuable information for several nutritional programs is outlined for men and women from infancy to elders. A few of the many topics covered are: nutritional needs for children, aging theories, weight gain, weight loss, skin enhancement, sexual vitality, gout, preparing and healing the body pre and post-surgery and dietary suggestions to attain and maintain positive health.
CLS 250 Bee Keeping Basics
This fantastic course reveals various aspects of honeybee keeping: history, the birth and life cycle, bee anatomy, production considerations, transferring bees, hive inventory and assembly, how bees make honey, winterizing, and bee products for health and cosmetics. Get to know the marvelous honeybee!
CLS 252 Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Vivid photos and descriptions of numerous hummingbirds and butterflies are provided to identify these lovely winged pollinators as well as lessons teaching their favorite flowers, insects, feeders and treats for attracting them. Garden designs are also detailed along with specifics on host plants to support the life cycles and information on their breeding ranges, migration routes and preferred nesting materials.
CLS 261 Landscaping with Herbs
Depicted in drawings and hundreds of color photos the student will learn pointers and design layouts for landscape gardening including children’s gardens and gardens for individual health needs. Splendid design details for planting, cultivating and harvesting herbs are outlined along with lessons for growing in challenging soil conditions. Edibles that help fortify and beautify your community or yard and the yard of others will intricately be described.
CLS 305 Immunology Overview
This is a valuable and superior course explaining how the immune system works including activation of numerous immune cells, antibodies, antigen presentation, lymphatic function, and the innate and adaptive immune system. The course also introduces information on HIV-1, cancer cells, organ transplants and immunological memory in relation to viruses, vaccines and food sensitivities.
CLS 308 Cancer: Prevention and Therapies
This must do course outlines what cancer does to the body, its weaknesses, preventative dietary measures and several aggressive nutritional rebuilding strategies. The course defines what inhibits and what activates immune cell production and teaches cancer prevention including the latest information on safe cell phone usage.
CLS 313 Synergistic Herbalism
This is an exemplary course containing clinical scientific evidence referencing balancing herbs and their companions offering foundational protocol for healing imbalances in the body. Some of the important topics covered are how normalizing herbs affect cellular transduction pathways, bone health, weight management, aging, thyroid and cardiovascular health, the HPA axis, cancer and the immune system.
CLS 318 Children’s Health
An informative course that gives specific, effective, herbal and natural solutions to numerous common childhood health issues including what to look for, suggested natural solutions, contraindications and when to call a doctor. Specific herbal medicines for children are presented to prevent illnesses, reduce the use of antibiotics and support allopathic medicine when necessary or applicable.
CLS 326 Intro to Chinese Medicine
Students will learn various aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and what they represent including: the Chinese five elements, the six external causes of disease, the four energies, TCM food therapy, the four directions of affect and the twelve internal organs. We will also cover medicinal uses, flavors, energies, the parts used and effects of numerous common Chinese herbs; an exciting topic.
CLS 329 Liberating Addictions
This exceptional course discusses the physiology and natural methods for cleansing and nourishing the body to combat addictions from sugar, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and prescription drugs. Various therapies are outlined for success: hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, homeopathy, supplemental, herbal, and nutritional and behavior therapy.
CLS 337 Neuro-nutritional Interventions
Current bio-chemical nutritional approaches for children with behavior and developmental challenges are offered in this enlightening course. Many issues are discussed including hyperactivity, food allergies, limited food choices, sensory sensitivities, self-injurious behavior, sleep disorders, developmental delays, and eye contact and focus problems. Instructive intervention pathways are outlined with practical recommendations to help navigate each difficulty.
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”
~ Malcolm Forbes